The March for Science Picks Earth Day As Their Protest Date

SENATOR SCHUMER'S OFFICE - MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES - 2017/01/09: On Monday, January 9th, New York activist groups are joining a national day of action to urge Senators Schumer and Gellibrand to stand with science and our communities and against the hate and denial demonstrated by Trumps Climate Denial Cabinet. In all 50 states, groups are urging Senators to stand on the side of the people. In the face of a regressive and greedy federal government that plans to regress on much of the progress on climate seen in the last years, urging state elected officials to stand with the people and against the greedy fossil fuel industry. Staff members from both offices came down to accept letters and petitions from the groups. (Photo by Erik McGregor/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)Pacific Press

We hope you've got a comfortable pair of sneakers, because there are more marches on the horizon.

On Wednesday, the March for Science announced that they would be following quite literally in the steps of the Women's March by taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. in April, CNN reports. While the group has been planning action to make known the importance of research funding, policy change, and transparency, they had yet to announce an official date until Wednesday. "The March for Science will take place on April 22, 2017. We hope to see you in D.C. and around the world! #ScienceMarch," the group tweeted.

April 22 holds a special meaning for the scientific community and lovers of our planet given that it's also Earth Day. First designated in 1970, the scientific community will take to the streets on its 47th anniversary, making their message even more poignant. Just as with the Women's March, sister protests are being planned in cities across the country and around the world for those who aren't able to journey to our nation's capital but still want to show their support.

"The March for Science champions publicly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity," the group's mission statement reads on their website. "We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good, and for political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest."